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off the top of your head

 

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Term: off the top of your head

Description:

The phrase "off the top of your head" is an idiomatic expression used to indicate that a response or answer is given quickly and without any prior thought or research. It implies spontaneous and immediate recall or opinion.

Senses/Usages:

  1. Idiom: Refers to providing a quick, unprepared response.
  2. Idiom: Used to describe something done without careful consideration or planning.

Sample Sentences:

  1. When asked about his favorite book, John replied, "Off the top of my head, I'd say 'To Kill a Mockingbird'."
  2. I can't think of a specific example right now; it's not something that comes to mind off the top of my head.
  3. She was able to list all the capital cities of Europe off the top of her head.
  4. My initial estimate off the top of my head could be wrong, so I'll double-check the numbers.
  5. He suggested a few ideas off the top of his head, but none of them seemed particularly feasible.

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